- Hate Incidents
NDRN Condemns Hate-Based Violence in Charlottesville
August 14, 2017
WASHINGTON – The following statement is issued by Curt Decker, executive director of NDRN: “Like all Americans who understand our nation was founded on the principles of liberty, equality, respect for diversity, and justice for all, I watched the events that occurred in Charlottesville this past weekend in utter…
Press Release - Justice System
NDRN Joins Amicus in Transportation Case
August 9, 2017
NDRN joined the Impact Fund and ten other disability and civil rights organizations in an amicus arguing that plaintiffs showed that a class action was appropriate and the plaintiffs met the commonality requirement even in the absence of an explicit system-wide policy governing hotel transportation services.
Amicus Brief - Justice System
NDRN Urges U.S. Civil Rights Commission to Remove Barriers Experienced by Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
July 19, 2017
The National Disability Rights Network joined with 16 other civil rights organizations to advocate for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals, including individuals with disabilities.
Comments - Education
Coalition Letter to Secretary DeVos in Support of Department of Education Title IX Guidance on Sex Discrimination
July 13, 2017
NDRN joined 39 other organizations on a letter to Secretary DeVos in support of existing U.S. Department of Education policy guidance clarifying schools’ responsibility to prevent and address sex discrimination under Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972.
Letter - Health Care
NDRN Opposes Newly Released Senate Health Bill
July 12, 2017
The minor changes to the original legislation are merely a cover up for the horrendous impacts that Medicaid cuts and caps contained in this legislation will have for people with disabilities.
Press Release
